Maintenance Team Lead - Sewer Network | Teamleiter Instandhaltung Kanalnetz (m/w/d)

Stadtentwässerung Dresden GmbH

Dresden, Sachsen, Deutschland
Published Feb 10, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As the Maintenance Team Lead for the Sewer Network, you will oversee the operational management of wastewater pumping stations, the vehicle fleet, and waterbody maintenance. Leading a team of approximately 30 employees, you will be responsible for coordinating workflows, ensuring professional development, and managing cost controlling. Your daily tasks involve steering the operations of 160 pumping stations and 67km of pressure lines, analyzing performance metrics for benchmarking, and developing long-term maintenance strategies for infrastructure and equipment. Safety is paramount; you will ensure compliance with accident prevention regulations and conduct safety training. This role is ideal for a technical leader looking for a meaningful position in public infrastructure. It offers a permanent contract, flexible working hours with mobile work options, and a structured leadership development program within a stable public service (TVöD) framework.

Required Skills

Education

University or Technical College degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Municipal Water Management, or Hydraulic Engineering.

Experience

  • Professional experience and specialized knowledge in sewer network maintenance or water management
  • Proven leadership experience, specifically in managing technical and operational staff
  • Experience in process coordination and operational cost management
  • Practical experience with technical regulations, laws, and ordinances in the water sector

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Valid Class B driver's license required for field activities. Participation in on-call standby duty is mandatory. Position is based in Dresden, Germany.